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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Thorbert after Skelly gave him the nickname?

2. Why did Lanna have to leave early?

3. What job had Skelly always had?

4. What did Jake's father think about his son?

5. What do two of the three boys do when they see the man in the dumpster?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who taught Jake about working with wood, and what did he learn?

2. What did Jake plan to do when Aaron slept over?

3. How does Jake feel about taking care of Skelly?

4. How did the boys react when they saw the old man?

5. What coping mechanisms do they turn to in order to help Skelly?

6. What happens when Jake's mom tries to give him a "normal" life?

7. How does Skelly react when Jake tries to get him to play ball?

8. What happened when Jake stayed after school one day to play football?

9. What happens when Jake's mom gets a work promotion?

10. What does the shift from third person to first person at the end of the first chapter signify?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of the first chapter is "The Twist." Explain why this was the title and what twists occurred in the first chapter.

Essay Topic 2

How does the incident where Skelly breaks his wrists symbolize the breaking of his life?

Essay Topic 3

How does the author break stereotypes in the scenes where Skelly disappears and when he is found? Cite at least two examples of broken stereotypes or false first impressions.

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